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Myanmar junta leader asks Prayut for help on democracy
Reuters, Published on 10/02/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who himself first seized power in a coup, said on Wednesday he had received a letter from Myanmar's new junta leader asking for help to support democracy.
Thanathorn ordered to erase vaccine supply criticism
Reuters, Published on 31/01/2021
» The Criminal Court has ordered leading government foe Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit to remove allegations on social media that the state's coronavirus vaccine policy is opaque and unfairly favours a company owned by His Majesty the King, the government said on Sunday.
Govt aims to vaccinate 19m in first phase
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2021
» The government is targeting the immunisation of 19 million people against the coronavirus in a first phase of inoculations starting on Feb 14, the prime minister said on Wednesday, amid criticism the government has been slow in rolling out vaccines.
Thanathorn says government aims to silence him
Reuters, Published on 21/01/2021
» A banned opposition politician, who is facing a criminal complaint of defaming the monarchy, defended on Thursday his criticism of the government's coronavirus vaccine strategy that relies on a company owned by His Majesty the King.
For artist Yuree, protests bring political awakening
Reuters, Published on 09/12/2020
» Art portraying French revolutionaries replaced with cartoon cats and birds might not be controversial in many countries, but it is a potentially touchy subject for Thailand's monarchy.
Woman alleges sex abuse in school then faces storm of criticism
Reuters, Published on 23/11/2020
» A row over a woman who held up a placard alleging sexual abuse in schools has put a spotlight on harassment in the education system, even as she draws threats of legal action for misrepresentation and attacks for soiling Thailand's image.
King writes messages of love for nation
Reuters, Published on 11/11/2020
» His Majesty the King wrote messages of national unity and love on Tuesday during a visit to Udon Thani two days after protesters sent him a letter demanding royal reforms that would curb his powers.
Foreign investment pledges fall 29% y/y Jan-Sept
Reuters, Published on 04/11/2020
» Foreign investment applications in Thailand amounted to 118.5 billion baht in January-September, down 29% from a year earlier, as investors were deterred by the coronavirus pandemic, an investment agency said on Wednesday.
Hand signals only: Protesters learn new language
Reuters, Published on 20/10/2020
» Hands point above head = need umbrella; Hands held over head = need helmet; Hands crossed over chest = enough supplies here.
Timeline: Crackdown on protests
Reuters, Published on 15/10/2020
» The government declared a state of emergency early on Thursday morning, aimed at protesters who have demanded the removal of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and called for reform of the monarchy.